2013 ASP Awards Banquet Photo Gallery

Nat Young, Kolohe Andino, and John John Florence at the annual ASP awards banquet. Photo: ASP

Emotional Evening As Champions Crowned At ASP World Surfing Awards

SURFERS PARADISE, Queensland/Australia (Friday, March 1, 2013) – The world’s best surfers congregated last night at the QT Hotel in Surfers Paradise to celebrate the 2013 ASP World Surfing Awards, officially crowning last year’s ASP World Champions and welcoming in the new year.

Joel Parkinson (AUS), 31, long considered to be a threat to the ASP World Title ever since his inception amongst the world’s elite over a decade ago, was awarded his maiden crown last night. Amidst a capacity crowd of the world’s best surfers and hometown supporters, the Gold Coast stalwart brought the house down with a heartfelt and emotional speech.

“It’s beautiful to have everyone here tonight,” Parkinson said. “We all come together and really celebrate last season amongst our friends and family. The new year, for me, begins tomorrow. Tonight, I just feel so fortunate to be up here and to be supported by my beautiful family. I love them and am only here because of them.”

John John Florence at the annual ASP World Awards where he picked up a trophy for Rookie Of The Year in 2012. Photo: ASP

The Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast presented by Land Rover, the opening stops of the 2013 ASP World Championship Tour (WCT), will commence their windows tomorrow. The events run from March 2 – 13, 2013 and will be webcast LIVE via quiksilverlive.com